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Teach students to apply standards-based reading skills and improve critical comprehension and thinking skills. The Passageways® Series Anthologies is a hi-lo nonfiction, research-based series that offers three anthologies spanning a variety of content-area types and genres.

Supports NCLB goals of fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension

Teaches students to apply the important standards-based reading skills

Book B (Reading Level 2.0–2.9)The Apple: From Seed to Fruit: science content with well-rounded flavor Young Abraham Lincoln: biography that speaks to all age groups Let's Vote on It!: students experience majority, approval, and preference voting Poison Frogs: habitat and habits of deadly rain forest frogs Balto, Hero of Alaska: account of sled dog team that delivered lifesaving serum Hello...It's for You!: the invention of the telephone, today's uses, and early operators Water: intriguing science behind everyday encounters with water The Many Uses of Corn: 7,000 years of ideas: from plastic ingredient to corn palace Shake, Rattle, & Roll: Earthquakes: what they are and what to do in the event of one Let's Make Music: four families of instruments detailed Sally Ride: the first American woman in space and her math and science background Extreme Weather: droughts, hurricanes, tornadoes, and snowstorms Pizza, Pizza, Pizza!: in ancient times and contemporary cultures The Big River: the Mississippi River and the people, farms, and industry it supports A Different Kind of Home: how the Plains Indians built, furnished, and lived in their tipis

Book C (Reading Level 3.0–3.9)The Shaggy Bear: one animal shelter dog's rags to riches story The Most Famous House in the United States: a tour of the White House The Yeti—Real or Not?: mystery of this legendary creature's possible existence Colonial Williamsburg: A Living-History Museum: 1775 America redux, daily Showing Courage: profiles of Jesse Owens, Anne Frank, Cesar Chavez, Helen Keller Paper, Paper, and More Paper: history, uses, how it's made, and recycling Tarantulas: facts about and photos of eating, self-defense, molting, and more Henry Ford and the Automobile: how mechanical aptitude and a dream built success Discovering Pyramids: explores the feat of building these tombs and other curiosities Chocolate: from the Olmecs to present day, a sweet read packed with facts Becoming a Citizen: a personal tale of author's parents becoming Americans The Mojave Desert: climate, flora, fauna, caverns, volcanoes, and rock formations Teddy Roosevelt: outdoorsman, war hero, president, national forest and park designator The Underground Railroad: the secret route to freedom for slaves in the 1800's Harvest Festivals: festivals from around the word associated with particular crops or customs

Book D (Reading Level 4.0–4.9)Wolf!: all about wolves—charts, Venn diagram, and many photosThe Wild West Show: Buffalo Bill Cody and his 1883 stage show about the Wild West Tide Pools: a look at these ocean habitats and their dwellers Growing Up in Ancient Greece: fascinating social studies/history content Migration: why they migrate: storks, terns, whales, turtles, caribou, and other animalsBenjamin Franklin: printer, writer, improver, experimenter, inventor, and statesman It's Gold!: why it's prized, where it's found, and a look back through the ages Langston Hughes, the Original Jazz Poet: the life and times of the brilliant writer The Olympic Games, Then and Now: from ancient times to today's sports and athletes Women Get the Vote: status of women, legally and socially, and the fight for the vote The Growth of the Railroad: dangers, benefits, and fun facts about the early trains A Tour of Japan: an overview of the land, history, and culture

Book E (Reading Level 5.0–5.9)Race to the Poles: accounts of expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica Jazz: the Jazz Age, radio and sound recording, Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington Whaling: the whaling industry of yore to whale-watching cruises today Money: from barter to wampum to coins and paper Exploring Shipwrecks: seafaring dangers, the evolution of diving apparatus, and more Lewis and Clark Explore the West: discoveries in the land west of the Mississippi River Volcanoes: scientific explanation, different types, famous eruptions, and warning signs China's Amazing Firsts: such as: fireworks, porcelain, silk, umbrellas, kites, and compasses Mark Twain: biography of a life as intriguing as Tom Sawyer's Caring for the Earth: history of conservation and present-day call to action Space: The Final Frontier: space exploration: the 20th Century and into the future The Abolitionists Fight Slavery: history of slavery and profiles of antislavery leaders

A Sampling of Reading Selections from the Passageways Series ANTHOLOGY 2

Book B (Reading Level 2.0–2.9)Potatoes: how these tubers grow and ways they're eaten around the world Smoke! Fire! Firefighters!: engines, ladder trucks, rescues, and daily chores Black Bears: shelter and food, hibernation, bear cubs, and a comparison to humans Learn about Trees: tree facts, broadleaf vs. needleleaf, how trees grow Sharks: fact-packed! swimming, gills, more on anatomy, hunting, and shark babies The Jamestown Settlement: historical account of early American settlers in Virginia The Sahara: the world’s largest desert, from oases to camels Meet the Monitor Lizard: Komodo dragons and Nile monitors: science with a zing! Jane Goodall, Friend to Chimps: from young explorer to world-renown chimp expert Castles: important architectural features and functions plus what life was like inside Indians of the Pacific Northwest: living off the land and water; making totem poles The Last Princess: Princess Ka’iulani and the annexation of Hawaii Ride with the Pony Express: the network that relayed mail cross-country on horseback Chinese New Year: the history and customs of this holiday George Washington Carver: the man who invented peanut butter and changed the South

Book C (Reading Level 3.0–3.9)The Loch Ness Monster: speculation about and searches for “Nessie” continue Animal Helpers: dogs, horses, monkeys, and cats all help people live independently The Ant Story: each with a job to do, fascinating ants and their communities Enter the Big Top!: from chariots to high wires: the development of the circus Looking into the Eye: how the human eye works, with diagrams and definitions Matthew Henson, Explorer: the African American co-discoverer of the North Pole Remember the Alamo: a Texas fort, a battle, and a lesson in patience Amazing Amelia: record-breaking pilot and her famous flights Earth Day: the environmental issues that precipitated it and what we can do to help The Lion, One Big Cat!: lion prides: how and where they live Meet Maya Lin: biography of architect whose work moves and inspires people Interview with an Actor: in interview format, an insider’s look at the profession Building the Erie Canal: clearing the land; building bridges, aqueducts, and locks Sequoyah of the Cherokee: creator of the Cherokee alphabet who won over opposers The Buried City of Pompeii: a peek at an ancient city through remains molded by volcanic ash

Book D (Reading Level 4.0–4.9)The Viking Age: Vikings, sea-faring explorers, settled many geographic locations Paris, the City of Lights: tour of Parisian sights, with historical connections Interview with a DJ: a young DJ tells about beat-mixing and gauging the audience Taking a Look at the Ocean: science: a look at oceans, delving to the depths of the abyss Eleanor Roosevelt, a Remarkable Woman: her compassion changed the world The Champion Called Man o’ War: the skill and spirit of an awe-inspiring racehorse The Cactus, a Most Unusual Plant: types of cacti, how succulents store water, and more To Space and Back with Mae Jemison: doctor, Peace Corps volunteer, astronaut, professor Exploring the World of Special Effects: behind-the-scenes look at movie sounds and sights Thurgood Marshall, Man of Justice: first African American Supreme Court justice Have Fun with Healthy Eating: value of good nutrition and how to improve eating habits The Story of the American Flag: historical content about the flag from 1773 to present

Book E (Reading Level 5.0–5.9)Exercise for Health: Let’s Get Moving!: ideas to motivate us to exercise Look Up...to Bill Russell: biography of a basketball player who revolutionized the game Deep in the Everglades: mangroves, cypress, alligators, and manatees in the River of Grass Meet the Mill Girls of Lowell: the experiences of America’s first factory workers Beware the Black Death!: "the most terrible of all the terrors," plague of the 1300’s Babe Didrikson, Sports Star: an all-around athlete who broke down gender barriers What’s That Sound?: humans can differentiate 400,000 sounds—here’s how it works OUTBACK: creatures, landforms, and people of the Australian Outback Celebrating the Wright Flyer: the bumpy flights of the first airplane; the 2003 reproduction Come On Down...to Rio de Janeiro: the history, people, and sights of Brazil’s capital The Age of Silent Movies: from kinetoscopes to feature films plus actors of the day Simon Bollivar, the Liberator: the great freedom fighter who liberated South America

A Sampling of Reading Selections from the Passageways Series ANTHOLOGY 3

Book B (Reading Level 2.0–2.9)The Buzz About Honeybees: all about the hive and how its inhabitants make honey Pasta for One and All: a world-wide history and basic directions for making pasta Brave Bess: biography of Bessie Coleman, the first African-American woman pilot Lighthouses: replacing bonfires, lighthouses and their keepers saved many sailors Seals and Sea Lions: comparison and contrast accompanied by great graphics Playing Soccer: about the game and skills used in playing the world’s most popular sport The Great Wall of China: How and why it was built, photographs from earth and space Poisonous Snakes: rattlesnakes, copperheads, water moccasins, and coral snakes Mars: Our Neighbor in Space: similarities and differences between Mars and Earth Mary McLeod Bethune: she worked to bring schooling to African-American children The Tallest Animal—giraffes: lots of interesting facts about their anatomy and habits The Brooklyn Bridge: historical account of building the Eighth Wonder of the World K-9 Crime Fighters: the jobs and training of four-footed police officers Diego: Painter of Murals: famous Mexican artist and his style and medium of choice Up, Up, and Away!: a past and present look at hot-air balloons

Book C (Reading Level 3.0–3.9)Batty over Bats: brown bats, vampire bats, and others plus how they use echolocation Strange Plants: science discovery of the ways three meat-eating plants catch food Glassmaking: a look at uses of glass, what it’s made of, and how it’s worked with All Ears: the functions of the outer, middle, and inner ear with labeled diagrams The Dust Bowl: devastating dust storms brought about great changes to the Plains states The News on Nelly Bly: brave investigative reporter known as "the voice of the people" On Top of the World: Mount Everest and people who have climbed it Bill Pickett: Rodeo Star: his special technique for wresting steers and ensuing fame A Slice of Lifebread: early civilizations’ versions to today’s; the invention of the sandwich Aloha Hawaii: the natural beauty, culture, and sports of the friendly island state In Step with Laurence Yep: children’s book author who used his writing to find himself A Comet’s Tale: telescopes and spacecraft tell us about comets and space mysteries Elephants at Large: all about these largest of land animals Cinco de Mayo: the battle for Mexico’s freedom and the fiesta that celebrates victory The Search for Hidden Animals: on the trail of mysterious creatures with cryptozoologists

Book D (Reading Level 4.0–4.9)Simple Machines: inclined planes, screws, wedges, levers, wheels and axles, and pulleys Rice: how it’s grown, nutrition in grains, ways other parts of the grass are used Buffalo Soldiers: African-American cavalry regiments that protected settlers in the West Time for a Deep Sleep: hibernating bears, bats, woodchucks, turtles, and someday humans? The Nile: the world’s longest river and its uses in ancient Egypt and today The Inca: about this rich, powerful, South American empire and its conquest by Spain Disasters: six destructive events that struck suddenly in the United States Light: plants and humans need light, sources of light, lengths of light waves, Edison Memories of Cambodia: a Cambodian refugee shares experiences from her homeland Statue of Liberty: how, why, and where this symbol of freedom was built Maria Tallchief: a celebration of a famous prima ballerina and proud Native American The Great Race: history and danger of the Indy 500 and the special cars raced

Book E (Reading Level 5.0–5.9)Trapped and Broken: into the coal mines with the boys who toiled there 100 years ago London: landmarks and history of this 2,000 year old city The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: these Mediterranean creations defy belief Dale Earnhardt: Stockcar Racing Champion: biography of the late great racecar driver Gladiators: ancient Roman public games pitted man against man and against animal Marie Curie: First Woman of Science: her thirst for learning led to momentous discoveries The Cliff Dwellers: the lives of southwestern Indians who built homes in cliff walls Odd (and Ugly) Animals: naked mole-rats, frogfish, peanut-head bugs, and more Skateboarding’s Long and Bumpy Ride: this popular sport traveled a rough road to acceptance Cuba: all about the beautiful island nation and its interesting history, plus Cuba today The Story of Maps: from ancient stick charts to today’s weather maps Biosphere 2: a science experiment to see if life could exist in a sealed community

I love this book for guided reading. The articles are very interesting and the topics are ones the children can relate to. The anthology I've been using is the nonfiction book C. It's a little more challenging than a usual third grade book, but again the subject matter really get the students interested.